87th Texas Legislature

The Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, a new law that further restricts pet owners from chaining their dogs, goes into effect Tuesday, January 18th.

This new executive order states that no entity in Texas can compel an individual to take a COVID-19 vaccine. Governor Abbott is also asking the Legislature to pass a permanent law for this issue

State Rep. Burrows and State Sen. Perry filed joint legislation would reallocate 1/3 of the PUF away from UT and Texas A&M to other university systems in Texas

Speaker Dade Phelan says the Democrats who have fled the state shouldn't be keep the per diem they are being paid during the current special session of the Texas Legislature

Effective September 1, MSU Texas will become the fifth institution that is a part of the Texas Tech University System. Chancellor Tedd L. Mitchell said MSU Texas is a "perfect cultural fit" for the Texas Tech System.

The Bowie knife was an instrumental part of the arsenal for many Texas soldiers during the 19th century.

One of the best policies to come out of the pandemic in Texas, restaurants being able to sell alcohol to-go, is now state law. Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed alcohol to-go into law this week after the legislation passed the House and Senate quickly...

The Texas House on Thursday (April 29th) approved a bill that could lead to lower penalties for those caught with small amounts of marijuana. The bill would also provide a way for for some Texans who have been charged with the crime to have it expunged from their record...

A PUC report says there was $16 billion in ERCOT overcharges during February's deadly winter storm. The legislature is now prepared to step in and pass bills to correct the problem

Speaker Dade Phelan named House members to over 30 different committees for the 87th Legislature, including Higher Education, Calendars, and Redistricting

Should Texas secede from the United States of America? At least one Texas lawmaker wants to put the question on a ballot.

Texas is considered a top destination by at least one group out of Las Vegas.